Description

1-(2-Oxiranylmethyl)-2-Pyrrolidinone is a versatile heterocyclic compound featuring both an oxirane (epoxide) and a pyrrolidinone ring, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive epoxide group allows for ring-opening reactions, while the lactam moiety provides sites for further functionalization, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. This specialty intermediate is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a functionalized lactam or epoxy-amine linkage.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate heterocyclic frameworks.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive diluent or cross-linking agent in epoxy resin systems, enhancing properties like adhesion, flexibility, and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science for creating libraries of novel compounds with potential biological or functional activity.
• Specialty Adhesives & Coatings: Incorporated into formulations to improve performance characteristics such as cure kinetics, durability, and substrate bonding.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Oxiranylmethyl)-2-Pyrrolidinone
CAS No.	17201-66-0
Molecular Formula	C7H11NO2
Molecular Weight	141.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Oxiran-2-ylmethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one; 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-(2-oxiranylmethyl)-; N-(2-Oxiranylmethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone; Glycidyl pyrrolidone; N-Glycidyl-2-pyrrolidinone; 1-Glycidyl-2-pyrrolidinone; Epoxypropyl pyrrolidone
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Oxiranylmethyl)-2-Pyrrolidinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC and identification by FTIR and NMR, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.